Stories
Introducing Birdies - plant-based eyewear for children
Designed to be virtually indestructible, they’re bendable, throwable, and come with impact and shatter-resistant lenses. Oh, and best of all, they are made from plants.
Mindful Materials : Introducing Flexi-hex
Whilst eyewear is our speciality, we totally geek out on all things material. We're on a mission to make the planet a better and safer place. Our newest addition is an update to our beloved nest box called Flexi-hex.
Wooden sunglasses: why wood is best
An abundant, renewable and natural resource that we love; wood. The material has been utilised by humans since the beginning of civilisation, and it’s our pleasure to continue incorporating it into our designs. The Bird wooden sunglasses range is entirely eco-friendly, lightweight, durable, stylish and our bamboo frames even float
An Offshore Adventure
Circumnavigating the world on the hunt for unexplored shores and perfect waves in a sailing boat from the 70’s; it sounds like an adventure only read about in old novels or the plot to a wanderlust-provoking film, but for Max, Harry, Chloe and Lily, life onboard their beloved Elixir is a reality.
Tested to Mongolia and back in the world's toughest rally
Last year we sent a few of our sunnies off on the most epic adventure – The Mongol Rally. The greatest motoring adventure on the planet. 10,000 miles of chaos across mountains, deserts, dirt-tracks and jungle, from Prague to Mongolia. There’s no backup. There’s no set route. There’s no guarantee you’ll make it to the end. It’s just you, your tiny vehicle and planet-earth sized bucket of adventure.
Bright and bold - our Limited Edition Petrel
One of our best selling real wood frames has a new look. Stand out this summer with this bold Limited Edition Petrel frame. Featuring an azure blue beechwood layer to brighten up your day. Feather etching along the temples completes this unique pair of sunnies.
The Clarity Range - sleek, sophisticated and prescription-ready
The Clarity range is made with cotton based acetate and wood, these frames are sleek and sophisticated, with ultra clear CR39 lenses to give clean, crisp vision as well as protection from the sun.